As Canada and the rest of the world emerges from a year-and-a-half of pandemic-induced shutdowns and closed bordered, musicians everywhere are keen to get back to touring, or to travel to other cities for recording and songwriting sessions, and more. The problem is, the travel-related rules and regulations are still pretty unclear and constantly evolving, and often change when crossing into a new province or state, and certainly when crossing international borders. So, in this webinar, Canadian Musician Editor-in-Chief Michael Raine and a panel of guests experts will be explain the legal requirements that musicians need to understand in order to plan their next shows or other work-related travel.

There's nothing that makes a song unique more than the way that it was written; the thoughts and feelings behind the words, the use of imagery to create worlds in the mind of the listener, and the voices of the stories being told. Once the song is written and ready to be released, then comes the question of publishing; why should you do it, and how do you go about it?

It’s a tough reality that more music is being consumed now than ever before, but it’s no easier to make a living as a musician. That said, because of the ocean of content on the internet, there are windows of opportunity for versatile musicians looking to make a living. One of those is production music libraries. Production music libraries are curated collections of exclusive tracks, mostly instrumentals, that are licensed for use in almost any visual medium – movies, TV shows, video games, advertisements, apps, and the infinite types of videos found online.

You've just wrapped up recording a song that you're proud of and can't wait to share with the world, but the process is far from over! The next step is mixing, where a song goes from raw recordings to a polished, radio-ready production. Join producer, engineer, mixer, and Professional Sound Assistant Editor Andrew Leyenhorst as he breaks down the fundamentals of mixing music; including basic mixing philosophy, understanding your tools, session management, ear training, room treatment, and more!

Bring the studio home to you! Whether you're a musician doing it yourself, or an engineer looking for the next level, get to know the fundamentals you need to turn up the quality of your home recordings; including room treatment, essential recording gear, and tracking techniques.

Whether you're tracking in a friend's basement or on the clock with a team of engineers in a pro facility, entering the studio fully prepared, well-poised, and with the right mindset will maximize your efficiency and let you focus solely on your performance. Put simply, the more you learn, try, and fail before entering the studio, the more you'll succeed when it matters.

Well before the COVID-19 crisis, remote songwriting sessions were gaining steam as a convenient, cost-effective way to bring artists together for creative collaboration from anywhere in the world. Canadian songwriter, producer, and engineer Karen Kosowski has output hits with a wide array of successful artists including Brett Kissel, Tim Hicks, Mickey Guyton, and more – sometimes in her Nashville studio and sometimes from several locations at once.

Livestreamed concerts. They’ve gone from being novel and sparse to pretty much unescapable in just a few months – and it looks like they’re be here to stay. They’ve also opened a new potential revenue stream for artists at a critical point in time. So how do you maximize your impact and earnings?

How do you build a relationship with your audience online? Can you make a deep connection with people you've never seen face-to-face, or only met briefly? What are the steps to creating good posts and content that deepen relationships and lead to a loyal and engaged fan community that will support you through music and merch sales, crowdfunding, and more?

These are unprecedented times for everyone, with musicians and the music industry facing a particularly unique set of challenges; however, where there are challenges, there are opportunities, and we want to help you stay productive and drive your career forward.

Over the last few years, breaking into the playlist ecosystem on platforms like Spotify and getting songs on the most popular ones has become something of a fixation for the music industry, and it’s somewhat justified. Playlist placements can help break an artist and greatly boost their numbers, but it's important that artists understand how this playlist ecosystem works in order to better tailor their approach to the game – or decide if it’s even worth playing.

Who are you as an artist? What's your story? How are you different from the hordes of other musicians competing for people's attention? Music industry veteran Steve Waxman shares advice on how a clearly-defined narrative can help you and your team stay focused while strategizing a game plan to attract new fans and achieve your goals.

Darryl Hurs of CD Baby and Indie Week Canada shares proven tips get your music heard, promote your live shows and related initiatives, and ultimately, grow your audience. We'll help you get a release plan in place well ahead of time, prepare all of your assets, teach you how to take advantage of the many tools at your disposal to make the best impression, and more.

In today’s highly-competitive music market, media placement opportunities in TV/film, gaming, advertising, and more have become an increasingly attractive opportunity for artists to earn revenue from their work. What’s more, thanks to the media landscape’s speedy and significant evolution, there are more avenues than ever for potential partnerships and placements.

Dropping new music? Hitting the road for a tour? Launching a special charity campaign? If you want to get the word out beyond your social media bubble, you'll need an effective, well-written press release sent out to the right people at the right media outlets. Then, you'll need to do some targeted follow-up to maximize your coverage and impact.

Elevate your performance on and off the stage with our latest FREE webinar. Join Mike Schwartz (CSCS, HLC, PN), aka The Rock Doctor - the trusted authority on musician wellness - for a discussion that will inspire you to turn good to great. We will empower you with the tools to take charge of your creativity and career and lead a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life.

Should I be signing this contract? How can I legally perform in the U.S.? Can I remix any song I want? What’s a split sheet? Chances are you’ve encountered a few tough questions related to music law, and if you haven’t yet, trust us. You will. In this FREE webinar, music lawyer Byron Pascoe will answer general music law FAQs that will empower you to make good decisions. He will also cover common music law agreements (from producer to management agreements) and related negotiation strategies and red flags.of factors that can affect your vocal health – and all kinds of consequences for not taking it seriously.

You need your voice at its absolute best whether you’re performing several times a week or gearing up for your first open mic set. There are all kinds of factors that can affect your vocal health – and all kinds of consequences for not taking it seriously.

The days of waiting around for a major label A&R rep to swoop in with a briefcase full of cash to propel your career forward are long gone. With plenty of tools and talented collaborators at their disposal, a career in music has never been more attainable for independent artists. You just need the right plan and the right attitude.